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How AI drones are influencing the course of the Ukraine war

NPR News29 October 2026, 09:02 UTCUkraine

Artificial intelligence is making drones faster and more capable. Russia and Ukraine both use AI-powered drones, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that AI could lead decisions on the battlefield as soon as next year.

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